1968 North Carolina gubernatorial election

The 1968 North Carolina gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968. Democratic nominee Robert W. Scott defeated Republican nominee Jim Gardner with 52.70% of the vote.

1968 North Carolina gubernatorial election

November 5, 1968

Nominee Robert W. Scott Jim Gardner Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 821,233 737,075 Percentage 52.70% 47.30%

County results Scott:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Gardner:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Governor before election Dan K. Moore Democratic Elected Governor Robert W. Scott Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on May 4, 1968.[1]

Candidates

• Robert W. Scott, incumbent Lieutenant Governor
• J. Melville Broughton Jr., attorney and chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party[2]
• Reginald A. Hawkins, civil rights activist and dentist

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Robert W. Scott	337,368	48.12
	Democratic	J. Melville Broughton Jr.	233,924	33.37
	Democratic	Reginald A. Hawkins	129,808	18.52
Total votes			701,100	100.00

Candidates

• Jim Gardner, U.S. Representative
• John L. Stickley

Results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Jim Gardner	113,584	72.78
	Republican	John L. Stickley	42,483	27.22
Total votes			156,067	100.00

General election

Candidates

• Robert W. Scott, Democratic
• Jim Gardner, Republican

Results

1968 North Carolina gubernatorial election[3]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Robert W. Scott	821,233	52.70%
	Republican	Jim Gardner	737,075	47.30%
Majority			84,158
Turnout			1,558,308
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. "North Carolina Manual". 1991. Retrieved 2019-02-18.
2. Congressional Record
3. Cook, Rhodes (26 October 2017). America Votes 32: 2015-2016, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. ISBN 9781506368993. Retrieved 2019-02-18.